Collins Aerospace
Associate Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) – Platform Connected T
Collins Aerospace, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
Associate Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) – Platform Connected Technology (Onsite)
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Associate Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) – Platform Connected Technology (Onsite)
role at
Collins Aerospace
Date posted: 2025-12-16 Country: United States of America Location: HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd, Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Security Clearance: Secret - Current (U.S. citizenship required)
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace Platform Connectivity Technology seeks an Associate Director of Program Management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about capturing new opportunities, delivering exceptional solutions to customers in a high-profile mission area. The successful candidate will join the existing Platform Connectivity Technologies program management team and will serve as the Top Level Integrated Program Team lead for a ~$900M program with a prime contractor supporting a Department of Defense customer. This role will require acumen in the following areas:
Program Management of large DX rated Engineering Development program with an engaged customer
Financial and contractual management for a rated Cost Plus Award/Incentive Fee EMD Contract
Informed engineering awareness for embedded systems development in an enhanced security environment
Leadership of a large (>125) multi-discipline team across multiple US locations
What You Will Do
Drive business-level strategic planning efforts, directs capture of critical follow‑on scope and change proposals
Manage key customer relationships
Set strategy to constructively manage contractual and scope changes in conjunction with program leadership team
Oversee the cost, schedule and technical execution to meet deliverables for internal and external stakeholders
Be accountable for financial performance (revenue and earnings) of the programs
Establish and maintain alignment with supporting teams
Spearhead solutions for issues, and works across the company to leverage differentiated solutions for our customers
Indirectly lead a team of Program Managers managing portions of the larger program to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets
Review and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program(s)
Monitor business area strategy, progress and results to ensure that goals are achieved
Maintain a thorough Risk and Opportunity register, establishing effective mitigation and realization plans respectively
Drive business level strategic planning efforts
Work with functional leaders to set forward‑looking investment plans
Develop new business growth strategies to increase profitability and/or market share of the organization
Direct collaboration with business unit functions across the company, empowered to deliver successful integrated solutions
Interface with customers for high level negotiations, recovery scenarios, and new business opportunities
Establish lasting and impactful relationships with key customers to ensure our solutions and services delight them while achieving mission success
Establish cost and customer satisfaction focused performance targets and directs work to achieve these targets
Guide continuous improvement initiatives across value streams, including sustainment, services and mission readiness of critical platforms
Work with other functional business leaders to set priorities for resources and funding. Co‑owns portfolio prioritization process
Be responsible for overall development program execution, programmatic structure, and lessons learned
Ability to travel for customer, company and program related activities (approx. 15‑20% of role requires travel)
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Knowledge of Government contracting and acquisition processes
Business capture and proposal development experience
Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience as a leader of employees
Minimum 5 years of Earned Value (EV) and/or P&L management
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience managing development programs
Qualifications We Prefer
Top Secret Clearance Preferred
Experience building, leading and developing teams
Strong programmatic and operational execution background
Strong strategic planning and business acumen
Customer‑facing program leadership
Excellent ability to establish and evolve relationships internal and external to the company in order to achieve long‑term business success
Capturing Government and/or Defense related contracts
Strong oral, written and presentation skills
Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and approach to business and program execution
Demonstrated experience managing sustainment programs
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Associate Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) – Platform Connected Technology (Onsite)
role at
Collins Aerospace
Date posted: 2025-12-16 Country: United States of America Location: HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd, Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Security Clearance: Secret - Current (U.S. citizenship required)
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace Platform Connectivity Technology seeks an Associate Director of Program Management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about capturing new opportunities, delivering exceptional solutions to customers in a high-profile mission area. The successful candidate will join the existing Platform Connectivity Technologies program management team and will serve as the Top Level Integrated Program Team lead for a ~$900M program with a prime contractor supporting a Department of Defense customer. This role will require acumen in the following areas:
Program Management of large DX rated Engineering Development program with an engaged customer
Financial and contractual management for a rated Cost Plus Award/Incentive Fee EMD Contract
Informed engineering awareness for embedded systems development in an enhanced security environment
Leadership of a large (>125) multi-discipline team across multiple US locations
What You Will Do
Drive business-level strategic planning efforts, directs capture of critical follow‑on scope and change proposals
Manage key customer relationships
Set strategy to constructively manage contractual and scope changes in conjunction with program leadership team
Oversee the cost, schedule and technical execution to meet deliverables for internal and external stakeholders
Be accountable for financial performance (revenue and earnings) of the programs
Establish and maintain alignment with supporting teams
Spearhead solutions for issues, and works across the company to leverage differentiated solutions for our customers
Indirectly lead a team of Program Managers managing portions of the larger program to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets
Review and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program(s)
Monitor business area strategy, progress and results to ensure that goals are achieved
Maintain a thorough Risk and Opportunity register, establishing effective mitigation and realization plans respectively
Drive business level strategic planning efforts
Work with functional leaders to set forward‑looking investment plans
Develop new business growth strategies to increase profitability and/or market share of the organization
Direct collaboration with business unit functions across the company, empowered to deliver successful integrated solutions
Interface with customers for high level negotiations, recovery scenarios, and new business opportunities
Establish lasting and impactful relationships with key customers to ensure our solutions and services delight them while achieving mission success
Establish cost and customer satisfaction focused performance targets and directs work to achieve these targets
Guide continuous improvement initiatives across value streams, including sustainment, services and mission readiness of critical platforms
Work with other functional business leaders to set priorities for resources and funding. Co‑owns portfolio prioritization process
Be responsible for overall development program execution, programmatic structure, and lessons learned
Ability to travel for customer, company and program related activities (approx. 15‑20% of role requires travel)
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Knowledge of Government contracting and acquisition processes
Business capture and proposal development experience
Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience as a leader of employees
Minimum 5 years of Earned Value (EV) and/or P&L management
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience managing development programs
Qualifications We Prefer
Top Secret Clearance Preferred
Experience building, leading and developing teams
Strong programmatic and operational execution background
Strong strategic planning and business acumen
Customer‑facing program leadership
Excellent ability to establish and evolve relationships internal and external to the company in order to achieve long‑term business success
Capturing Government and/or Defense related contracts
Strong oral, written and presentation skills
Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and approach to business and program execution
Demonstrated experience managing sustainment programs
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
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